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Cold-Formed High-Torque Screw Shaft

Cold-Formed High-Torque Screw Shaft | Involute Spline for Twin Screw Extruders


Next-generation high-torque shaft engineered through cold forming technology for maximum strength, fatigue resistance and long-term reliability.

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Overview

Cold-formed high-torque screw shafts represent the most advanced manufacturing approach for involute spline shafts in twin screw extrusion systems.


Unlike machining, the cold forming process plastically deforms the material to create the spline geometry, preserving continuous grain flow along the tooth profile. This results in a refined microstructure with enhanced mechanical strength and significantly improved fatigue resistance.


The process also induces surface work hardening, increasing hardness and resistance to wear and micro-crack initiation. These characteristics enable reliable torque transmission under extreme cyclic loading and peak torque conditions.


This technology is essential for modern high-torque extrusion systems, where performance limits are defined not only by geometry but by material behavior under load.

Key Features

Refined grain flow structure for superior fatigue performance
Optimized involute profile for uniform load distribution
Significantly increased torque transmission capability
Improved resistance to cyclic stress and micro-cracking

Design & Technical Insights

Cold forming alters the internal grain structure, aligning it along the spline profile. This directional grain flow improves resistance to crack initiation and propagation under cyclic loading.
Compared to machined splines, cold-formed shafts exhibi
  • Higher surface hardness

  • Reduced notch sensitivity

  • Improved fatigue life

These characteristics are critical for high torque extrusion systems where repeated load cycles and peak torque conditions are common.

Engineering Notes

Best suited for high torque (>12–15 Nm/cm³ class) extrusion systems
Recommended for abrasive and high filler formulations
Requires high-precision matching screw elements
Not typically necessary for low-load or lab-scale applications

Technical Details

Diameter

Ø10-200mm

Length

1000~15000mm

L/D Ratio

1~64D

Involute Standard

DIN 5480/ GB/T 3478/ANSI B92.1/ISO 4156/JIS B 1602

Spline Type

Single key / Rectangular Spline / Hexagonal / involute spline / Customized

Spline Modulus

1.5 / 2.0 / 2.5 / 3.0 / 4.0

Material

A40/A70/A80/Stainless

Tensile Strength

≥900 MPa

Yield Strength

≥700 MPa

Torque Capacity(Max)

5~18

Applications

High torque twin screw extruders
High filler compounding (CaCO₃, glass fiber)
Engineering plastics processing
Continuous high-load production lines

Customization Options

Spline module and geometry
Heat treatment optimization
Surface finishing
Shaft length and interface design

Q&A

Q1: Why is cold forming superior to machining?

A: It enhances material strength and fatigue resistance through grain structure refinement and work hardening.

Q2: When should I choose cold-formed shafts?

A: In high torque, high load and long-cycle production environments.

Q3: Does it improve service life?

A: Yes, significantly—especially under cyclic and peak load conditions.

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